Temperature Sensor Harness Assembly; Cell Assembly - Saft 4579 Component Maintenance Manual With Illustrated Parts List

1.

Temperature Sensor Harness Assembly

NOTE:
If any part of the temperature sensor harness assembly (22) is damaged, the entire assembly
must be replaced (DISASSSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY).
2.

Cell Assembly

NOTE:
A. Replacement of the cell can be accomplished by:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
B. Repair to cell assembly (2) is limited to replacement of defective hardware (5 and 6),
the vent valve (3), the vent valve o-ring (4), and the lower terminal o-ring (not
shown). Defect of the cell itself requires cell replacement. To replace a defective
terminal o-ring:
(1)
SAFT AMERICA INC.
COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
All ( ) part identification numbers herein are IPL, Fig 1 item numbers.
If three cells are replaced during a service cycle, or five cells are replaced over
the life of the battery, it is Saft's recommendation that the battery be replaced.
Discharge the battery completely.
Remove upper cell terminal nuts (5) and intercell connecting links (11-15)
from the cell to be replaced.
Attach cell removal tool (P/N 017556-000) to the cell's terminal and remove
cell from the case using a steady upward pull.
Replace cell with factory new by inserting the new cell into the case and
pushing downward on the cell terminals (with a small block of soft wood if
necessary)
NOTE: New cell should must be discharged before installation is
performed.
Attach intercell connecting links (11-15) and upper cell terminal nuts (5), and
torque nuts per Fig 801.
Continue with battery maintenance as outlined in Fig 102.
Remove lower terminal nut and terminal o-ring being careful to prevent
anything from falling into the cell opening.
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